Tripoli, January 23, 2026 – The work of the 22nd session of the Libyan-Turkish Joint Ministerial Committee at the level of experts from both countries has commenced in the city of Tripoli.
The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all areas of mutual interest, and the steps that can be taken to enhance available cooperation opportunities in the fields of trade, investments, cooperation with the private sector, contracting services, industry, scientific cooperation, energy, mining, agriculture, urban planning, transportation, education, and technical cooperation.
The committee will continue its work at the ministerial level tomorrow, Saturday. At the conclusion of the meeting, the minutes of the committee’s meeting will be signed.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Libyan-Turkish Joint Ministerial Committee
The Libyan-Turkish Joint Ministerial Committee is a bilateral diplomatic and economic forum established to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. Historically, it has served as a key mechanism for managing relations, particularly following the 2011 Libyan revolution, by facilitating agreements on trade, investment, and security. Its meetings aim to coordinate policy and implement joint projects across various sectors.
